Constructed by the prestigious Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, SS France was designed to captivate the French jetset, drawing glamorous film stars and celebrities to her decks. Launched on her maiden voyage in 1962, she sailed during a time when ocean liners faced declining demand due to the rise of faster airplanes. Nevertheless, SS France remained a celebrated national French icon. Decommissioned in the 1970s, her legacy continued after an extensive conversion transformed her into the NCL cruise ship Norway. As Norway, she enjoyed a long second career, delighting passengers until 2004, when she was sold for scrap, marking the end of her storied journey.
Creation Process
This precise illustration is based on thorough research, utilizing:
Original photographs
Drawings
General arrangement plans
Design specifications
These resources ensure an accurate depiction of the SS France, providing a solid foundation for the artwork.
Paper Options and Specifications
There are two paper options available: Premium and Gallery Giclée.
Premium Paper Option
Size: 100 x 35 cm
Border: No white border (borderless)
Material: Detailed quality print on 180gsm semigloss paper
Frame: Not included
Gallery Giclée Paper Option
Image Size: 100 x 37 cm
Border: Extra 3 cm white surround for mounting and framing
Total Size: 106 x 43 cm
Material: Giclée print on high-quality 260gsm, acid- and lignin-free paper with a beautiful luster surface, designed to last for decades
Frame: Not included
Shipping
Packaging: Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube placed in a box
Note: International orders may incur extra taxes
Framing Tips
For prints of this size (1 meter long), local framing is recommended.
Shipping framed prints is costly and risky due to size and weight.
Local art shops offer a variety of frame colors, glass options, and matting (passe-partouts) to complement your décor.
